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Media and
Information
Literacy
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Introduction to Media and
Information Literacy

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Definition of Terms

Information Literacy

Refers to the abilities to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate,
effectively use, and communicate information in its various formats.

Literacy

The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute,

using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy
involves a continuum of learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals,
develop their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community and
wider society.

Media and Information Literacy

MIL stands for media and information literacy, and refers to the essential
competencies and skills that allow citizens to engage with media and other
information providers effectively and develop critical thinking and life-long learning
skills to socialize and become active citizens.

Media Literacy

The ability to decode, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of

forms.

Technology (Digital) Literacy

The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate,

evaluate, use and create information. It also refers to the ability to understand and
use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented
via computers and to a person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital
environment. Digital literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to
reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply
new knowledge gained from digital environments.

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What I Know

Let us determine how much you already learned. Read and answer each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The ability to understand printed and written materials refers to?

A. information C. media
B. literacy D. technology

2. The ability to access, evaluate and create media is

A. media C. Media literacy
B. Information literacy D. Technology literacy

3. These refer to processed data for specific purposes.

A. information C. media
B. literacy D. technology

4. The skill that allows people to recognize when information is needed and how he
will be able to access, locate, evaluate and use it effectively.
A. media C. Media literacy
B. Information literacy D. Technology literacy

5. Refers to how person is able to look for relevant information from various media.
A. media C. Media literacy
B. Information literacy D. Technology literacy

6. Examples of these are radio, television, newspaper, magazines and social media.
A. information C. literacy
B. technology D. media

7. An ability to acquire relevant information and use modern day tools to get,
manage and communicate information.
A. Information media C. Media literacy
B. Technology literacy D. Media and Information literacy

8. Harry found erroneous facts from the magazine he is reading. What literacy is
presented by Harry?
A. Information media C. Media literacy
B. Technology literacy D. Media and Information literacy

9. Laika prepared a Powerpoint presentation for her business report. Laika displays?
A. Information media C. Media literacy
B. Technology literacy D. Media and Information literacy

10. Nina is fond of video-chatting with her friend in the province every other day.
Nina shows?
A. Information media C. Media literacy
B. Technology literacy D. Media and Information literacy

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What’s New
Activity 1: Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

Imagine waking up one day to find no internet, libraries, and cellphones.

Newspapers, magazines, radio stations and TV channels have also disappeared.

1. How would you be informed of anything now?

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2. What ways would you have to communicate with one another?

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3. How would you share information and communicate news and events?

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4. How would it affect the way you live?

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5. What would society lose in this situation?

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What is It
MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Media and Information Literacy are essential skills and competencies that allow
individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively as well
as develop critical thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active
citizens.

Media refers to the physical objects to communicate with such as radio, television,
computers, etc. Information on the other hand, refers to the processed data,
knowledge from a study, experience, instruction and symbol. Literacy is the term
coined for the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, compute and
communicate using printed and written materials.

Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a
variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies
(knowledge and skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new
technology. Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is
needed, and to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its
various formats. Lastly, Technology Literacy refers to the ability of an individual,
either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and
effectively use technological tools. Using these tools an individual can access,
manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information.

Accessing information from media requires ample knowledge, being literate with
media use will be of great benefit to everyone.

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What’s More

Activity 1

Fill in the table below of the Interactive Word Wall. You are provided with the
common online activities, fill in the competencies/ skills that would fall under the
three literacies. The first two concepts were done for you.

Online Media Literacy Information Technology

Activities Literacy Literacy

Sending an as platform (text; Content tools (mobile,

electronic email; messenger; (appropriateness, computers,
message video message; tone, recipient, others)
voice message; others)
others)
Getting the latest traditional Content knowing how to
news (newspaper, tv, (appropriateness, use mass
radio, others) reliability, accuracy, media platforms
digital (websites, tone, audience, (tv, radio, others)
social media, others) giving where to access
others) feedback (reactions, digital content
comments, rate, navigational skills
others)
Entertainment

Business

Education
sources

Activity 2. Based from the activity above, answer the following:

a. How do Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and Technology Literacy differ in

terms of use?
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b. Are they similar in form? Elaborate.

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c. Are they similar in use? Elaborate.

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What I Have Learned

Answer the following concisely.

1. In your opinion, what makes an individual literate in media and information?

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2. What activities/habits do you practice which illustrate media and information

literacy? Give at least three examples.
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3. In your own words define media literacy, information literacy and technology
literacy.
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Assessment
Instruction. Analyze and explain the illustration below. Established the connections
between media literacy, information literacy, and digital literacy.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/arnielping/media-and-information-literacy communication

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Additional Activities
Using the Venn Diagram below, compare and contrast Media literacy, Information
literacy, and Technology literacy. Give at least three similarities and differences.

Image Source: http://www.literacysolutions.com.au/blog/2016/05/30/compare-contrast-part-5-of-7/